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Softonic Rating:: Very good:8/10
License:: Evaluation
Added:: October 17, 2007
Publisher:: Website
File size:: 19.4 MB
Downloads:: 40

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“Automatic offsite backup”

The idea behind CrashPlan is good: have automatic backups of all your files done online. For this, the application offers a simple interface by which you can choose the files you wish to back up and configure settings like bandwidth limitations, when to make backups and when to remove deleted files. The CrashPlan icon in your task bar lets you know if your backups have been done correctly by changing color (green, yellow or red) depending on the situation. Another fun feature in CrashPlan is being able to invite friends to share files together. This is quite good if you want to share music or pictures.

Even though you get 30 days to try out CrashPlan, you'll need to pay to get more space to save your files online. One of the annoying bits about the program is that it will start analyzing and backing up your C drive as soon as you start it. CrashPlan also includes a history of all your activities, but this feature crudely lacks any details, as most of what it describes goes like "scanning for files to backup".

CrashPlan can be a good solution to save your files online, but make sure you don't rely purely on it. We suggest keeping backups on an external hard drive first and foremost.

Languages:

English

Limitations:

30 day Trial Period

OS requirements for CrashPlan:

OS: Win2000/XP/2003/Vista

Minimum requirements:

Internet connection

Pros

Backup with friends
Warning icon in task bar

Cons

Backup time depends on your connection speed
History feature lacking in details

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From the publisher of CrashPlan

No buttons to push or CDs to burn. Simply install CrashPlan and it quietly runs in the background protecting your files without slowing you down.

With CrashPlan and your own destination, there are no fees or extra charges like other off-site backup products and no limits on how much you can back up.

Your files are encrypted, off-site and at multiple destinations of your choosing. Only off-site backup protects your files from theft, fire, and other local disasters. CrashPlan insures your privacy by encrypting your files before they are sent, keeping personal files personal.

CrashPlan gives you freedom in choosing your backup destinations. Back up your new Mac to your old PC, your laptop to a friend's desktop, whichever you want. Worried about using too much space on a friend's computer? No problem! CrashPlan will use an attached USB drive to hold your files.